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In just a few blinks, Gu Yuehong's body grew to a towering length of a hundred feet, casting an imposing shadow over the land.
In contrast, the Fire Phoenix stood at less than ten feet, appearing incredibly weak before the red dragon.
“Damn red dragon, why are you invading my territory? We have no quarrel with each other; why must we fight in this cursed place?” the Fire Phoenix roared in anger, speaking human words.
“What a joke! The dragon clan and the Fire Phoenix have been mortal enemies for generations. Now that I have reached adulthood, it is only natural for me to come and eliminate you! Heh, I didn't expect your cultivation to be so slow. After all this time, you still haven't reached adulthood?”
The two faced off—one dragon and one phoenix. It was evident that the Fire Phoenix trembled with fear, while the red dragon held a significant advantage, its massive form nearly encircling the Fire Phoenix. An adult red dragon had an absolute upper hand over a Fire Phoenix that had yet to reach maturity.
“Damn red dragon, do you think you can easily defeat me?”
With a fierce cry, the Fire Phoenix charged at the red dragon. The red dragon roared in anger as they clashed.
Wei Chen and Ji Mei kept their distance; battles of this level meant certain doom within several miles. A moment's carelessness could lead to being caught in a wave of fire, risking their very lives.
As the Fire Phoenix and the red dragon engaged in close combat, flames erupted sporadically, engulfing the surrounding forest in a raging inferno that filled the air with a pungent odor.
Wei Chen and Ji Mei were five miles away from the center of the battle, relying on their keen eyesight to keep a close watch on the clash between the red dragon and the Fire Phoenix.
“Wei Chen, do you think it will succeed?” Ji Mei asked.
“Don't worry; it will definitely work. The red dragon has completely suppressed the Fire Phoenix. Although the Fire Phoenix is fast, it still hasn't reached adulthood and cannot match the combat power of the red dragon. Moreover, that Fire Phoenix's spirit has been severely damaged and cannot be easily restored. A year has passed, and it still looks listless and far from its full fighting capacity. Meanwhile, the red dragon has matured thanks to Boisterous's refinement; this time, the Fire Phoenix is in serious trouble.”
“What do you mean?” Ji Mei did not understand Wei Chen's words and felt somewhat perplexed.
“A year ago, at Lijun Mountain, I encountered this fellow and nearly got killed by it. Fortunately, Demon Lotus helped me just in time; it was badly injured after our encounter. Demon Lotus absorbed its spirit and helped me refine my Martial Soul. Back when I was in Power Realm, I could already fly because of my Fire Phoenix Martial Soul. Those wings of mine are also a manifestation of that Martial Soul. Truly, I wouldn't have come this far without it; when I can't win, I can still escape quickly.”
"Well, it's not like you can help me escape from the East Sea King and Bohai King!" Ji Mei rolled her eyes and shot a disdainful glance at Wei Chen.
Wei Chen retorted, "What kind of strength do Bohai King and East Sea King have? No matter how fast I am, I can't outrun an Earth Soul Realm Level Eight expert."
"Then that's settled."
"Are you really going to compare me with those people from the Soul Power Realm? That's just impossible."
As the two bickered, the battle above continued. The red dragon was being clawed by the Fire Phoenix's sharp talons, its flesh torn and scales falling off. The Fire Phoenix was faring even worse; its wings were nearly shattered by the red dragon, causing its speed to slow significantly as it retreated step by step.
Wei Chen smiled and said, "Soon, you'll have a Fire Phoenix Martial Soul just like mine. That Fire Phoenix is already at its last gasp; it won't hold out much longer."
Ji Mei nodded lightly, a look of anticipation in her eyes.
"The red dragon is a divine beast exiled from Huaxia, while the Fire Phoenix, although also a divine beast, is a low-level product of the Soul World. It hasn't seen much of the world, and even an adult Fire Phoenix can't gain an advantage against the red dragon. According to the red dragon's law, that's a dimensional suppression," Wei Chen said calmly.
Ji Mei asked, "Is that really a dimensional law? I feel like the Soul World isn't that low-level. If it were truly that low-level, you wouldn't have chosen to reincarnate in such a basic dimensional space as the esteemed Demon Lotus Emperor in your past life, would you?"
"I'm not sure about that either, but I doubt the red dragon would lie inexplicably. I haven't awakened the true memories of the Demon Lotus Emperor yet, so I can't give you a definitive explanation. However, I can vaguely guess that while the Soul World is indeed quite low-level, it serves as the foundation for cultivating Three Souls and Seven Spirits. The Demon Lotus Emperor likely chose to reincarnate here to strengthen that foundation. Once he ascends through various dimensions and returns to Huaxia, he will unleash his greatest power."
A solid foundation leads to steady growth; only those who have experienced countless battles can truly be considered strong.
After listening to Wei Chen's words, Ji Mei nodded slightly. Strengthening one's foundation could never be a bad thing.
At this moment, the battle in the sky was nearing its end. The Fire Phoenix let out a mournful cry, bloodied all over, while the red dragon stood proudly. Although its body was severely damaged, it had no fatal injuries. In contrast, the Fire Phoenix's wings had almost completely vanished, leaving it with no chance to escape.
“Damn that Red Dragon, we have no grievances, why must you go to such lengths? As fellow Divine Beasts, if you kill me, our power in the Soul World will diminish,” the Fire Phoenix lamented.
“I consume your flesh and blood to strengthen my own power; it is the same.”
The Red Dragon sneered, its massive form enveloping the Fire Phoenix. Its scales shimmered ominously as an overwhelming force completely strangled the Fire Phoenix.
“Ji Mei, from here on out, it’s up to you; we cannot assist with this matter.”
“Understood.”
Ji Mei nodded heavily and hurried over, sitting cross-legged beside the Fire Phoenix's corpse. A Demon Lotus Petal flew from her palm, gradually enlarging under the watchful eyes of Wei Chen and Gu Yuehong, completely covering the Fire Phoenix's body.
The Fire Phoenix Phantom emerged from the corpse and was drawn into the Demon Lotus Petal, vanishing into Ji Mei's body.
This seemingly simple process lasted a full hour.
After an hour, Ji Mei entered a meditative state, beginning her breakthrough into the Human Soul Realm.
Meanwhile, Wei Chen and Gu Yuehong began to consume the Fire Phoenix's remains. Gu Yuehong had an astonishing appetite; he could devour anything in sight, while Wei Chen simultaneously ate and refined the energy contained within the Phoenix Blood, consuming quite a bit as well.
Five days passed before only bones remained of the Fire Phoenix's body. Gu Yuehong’s strength saw a significant increase, hinting at a potential breakthrough.
“Gu Yuehong, how strong are you now? How do you compare to the Human Race Experts in Soul World?”
“I can handle the two strongest in the Penglai Secret Realm without issue, but they are not weak either; I cannot kill them. It’s impossible for them to take advantage of me,” Gu Yuehong replied confidently.
Wei Chen looked at Gu Yuehong with delight, thinking to himself, "Does that mean I now have a powerful ally by my side? Damn, that's great!"
He was filled with anticipation for the upcoming journey to the Central Domain. Although it was impossible for Gu Yuehong to handle everything, having someone as formidable as her to deal with the Soul Palace made things much more promising.
Ji Mei had spent so much time and successfully broke through to the first level of the Human Soul Realm. With her Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, she had gained a strong assurance. Although it was not as powerful as the Dragon Soul, Ji Mei was already very satisfied after witnessing the might of the red dragon. She understood deeply that obtaining the Dragon Soul was simply impossible.
"What should we do next? There isn't much time left," Ji Mei asked Wei Chen after finishing her training.
Wei Chen hesitated for a moment and said, "Staying in these explored areas doesn't make much sense. We might as well check out those regions that aren't marked on the map. With Gu Yuehong here, we don't need to worry about safety."
"Wei Chen, maybe we shouldn't take risks? Let's find a quiet place to cultivate and wait until the Penglai Secret Realm is about to close before we go out. We would still gain quite a bit."
With Ji Mei obtaining the Fire Phoenix Martial Soul and Wei Chen gaining a powerful ally in the red dragon, this trip to the Penglai Secret Realm had already been quite fruitful.
But Wei Chen was not satisfied.
"Ji Mei's strength has already surpassed mine. How can I let her overshadow me? I should also look for a suitable Martial Soul and strive for the Human Soul Realm!"
Thinking this, Wei Chen shook his head and said, "It's better to go take a look. Since this happens once every ten years, if we miss it, there may not be another chance. Those unexplored areas hold real treasures; wandering around marked locations on the map is completely ineffective. If there were truly good things in those areas where the Sea Tribe and humans roam, they would have been taken long ago."
Gu Yuehong stood quietly to one side, listening without any objections.
"Alright then."
Ji Mei nodded helplessly. It was hard to change Wei Chen's decision; she had long understood this point. Wei Chen was not someone who listened well to others' opinions; many times he acted on his own accord regardless of what others said.
In the battle against Fire Phoenix, Gu Yuehong had consumed a significant amount of energy, but after absorbing Fire Phoenix's remains, not only did his injuries fully heal, but his combat power also increased. The dignity of the Dragon Clan instilled in him a fearless spirit, allowing him to go anywhere without hesitation. Even if Wei Chen intended to confront the two top-tier Human Race Experts in the Penglai Secret Realm, Gu Yuehong would not furrow a brow.
The three traveled together, and under Wei Chen's guidance, Ji Mei quickly mastered the flying techniques using Fire Phoenix's wings, her speed improving as well. A day later, they left the explored areas on the map and ventured deep into the Penglai Secret Realm.
Deep within the Penglai Secret Realm, the surroundings were no different from outside; endless mountain ranges stretched as far as the eye could see. At first glance, there were no fierce beasts in sight, and it seemed relatively safe.
"Wei Chen, what do you want to do?" Ji Mei asked him.
"I want to wander around and see if I can find a suitable Martial Soul. You've already reached the Human Soul Realm; I can't fall too far behind you, can I?" Wei Chen replied with a light smile as he looked at Ji Mei.
"Come on, even at your peak in the Surge Realm, without condensing a Human Soul Martial Soul, I doubt I would be your match," Ji Mei said, a hint of gloom appearing in her eyes.
She had always held herself in high regard, but after truly interacting with Wei Chen this time, she realized that she had been nothing more than a frog at the bottom of a well.
Just as Wei Chen was about to speak, Gu Yuehong placed a finger on his lips, signaling for silence.
"I sense another type of divine beast nearby!"
"What kind of divine beast?" Wei Chen asked in a low voice.
Gu Yuehong narrowed his eyes and said, "Xuan Gui, the most resilient divine beast! It seems its aura is also coming from Huaxia; it has been exiled here!"
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